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The Courage and Civility Award is an annual award distributed by Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez since 2021. [1] The award is accompanied by $100 million for the receiver of the award, to distribute to other non-profit organizations. [1] Each award comes with a ten-year window in which the funds have to be distributed. [2]
The world's second richest person launched the Courage and Civility Award in 2021 to support philanthropists—and Eva Longoria and retired Navy admiral Bill McRaven are its latest winners.
The actress, producer, and director will receive $50 million to use at her own charity or donate to an organization she deems worthy of support.
The award recognizes "leaders who aim high, find solutions and who always do it with civility." Jeff Bezos Awards Dolly Parton $100 Million Courage and Civility Award Skip to main content
In 1999, Bezos received his first major award when Time named him Person of the Year. [181] In 2008, he was selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's best leaders. [182] Bezos was awarded an honorary doctorate in science and technology from Carnegie Mellon University in 2008. [183]
In March 2024, McRaven was granted $50-million Courage and Civility Award by Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez in recognition of his services to the community. [57] He said he would use the gift to focus on educating the children of deceased veterans, the mental health performance of veterans, and educating the future military leaders ...
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are awarding $50 million each to Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas System, and actor ...
Amazon added "Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit" as one of its leadership principles some time in 2010–2011. [8] Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos mentioned the term in his "2016 Letter to Shareholders". [ 9 ]